Good morning, Dayton.

A pet food giant will open a massive facility in Dayton, and a Texas chicken chain will expand its restaurant operations.

The moves — announced on May 15th — are expected to boost local business.

Englewood police arrested three men on felony charges after an alleged attempted robbery at Huntington Bank on West Wenger Road on May 14—two had outstanding warrants and three guns were found in their car—investigation is still underway.

State regulators approved Duke Energy Ohio’s electric security plan that will raise rates for about 700,000 customers starting June 1.

Customers not in a government aggregation program will pay nearly 2.5 cents more per kilowatt hour and see an $8.41 increase on a 1,000 kWh bill over three years—Duke will use funds for grid updates and energy efficiency programs.

Valor Montessori High School is accepting its first enrollment applications and will open downtown next school year at 31 S.

Main St. inside The Hub at the Arcade complex—enrolling ninth and tenth grade students and hosting an open house on Monday, May 19 from 5-7 p.m.

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton is taking steps to lower PFAS contamination from decades of firefighting foam use—recent tests show groundwater levels now exceed new EPA drinking water limits.

The base has spent $61.9 million on cleanup projects and will review further remediation efforts in December.

Dayton officials unveiled a new peace sign at RiverScape MetroPark—marking the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords and celebrating the upcoming NATO Parliamentary Assembly from May 22 to 26.

After the assembly, the sign will be moved to the downtown performing arts center—where residents can enjoy a landmark photo spot during the Concert for Peace on May 29.

Yesterday, Dayton honored fallen peace officers during National Peace Officer's Memorial Day to pay tribute to federal, state — and local officers killed or injured in the line of duty.

Sgt. Kyle Thomas said the ceremony reminded the community of the sacrifices made by law enforcement.

Dayton leaders and police detailed plans for keeping the city safe as the NATO Parliamentary Assembly starts next week — they will install over 14,000 feet of fencing and 6,000 feet of concrete barriers, close some downtown areas for security, and set up special corridors to help residents and businesses.

Touch-a-Truck Event

12-2 p.m. — Madison Park Elementary School — Free — Explore a variety of vehicles and enjoy free bike helmets at this community-friendly gathering.

DLM Good Neighbor 5k

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM — 226 N. Ludlow St. Lot — Registration fee required — A family-friendly run/walk fostering community spirit and support.

5th Annual Rotary Club Golf Outing

10:30 AM - 5:30 PM — Dayton Country Club — Golf Package available — Enjoy a great day of golf and community support with lunch, drinks, and a live auction.

Vets Moving Forward

3-7 p.m. — Student Union — Free entry — Connect with local veterans' resources and job opportunities in the Greater Miami Valley.

Back to the Future Movie Experience

6-9 p.m. — Mayflower – The Encore — Experience a themed interactive movie party featuring Back to the Future.

Dayton Sideshow 2025

5-11:40 p.m. — Yellow Cab Tavern — Free entry — Celebrate the local arts scene with an exciting lineup of music, performance, and visual art at this vibrant festival.

Adoption Event at PetSmart Centerville

12-3 p.m. — PetSmart — Adoption fees may apply — Find your new furry friend at this community pet adoption event.

Pot & Paint: Art and Nature Workshop

2-4:30 p.m. — Cedar Lake — Ticket required — Unwind with art while learning to repot and care for your new plant baby.

The Memorial Day 5K & Mini March

8:30 a.m. — Kettering Recreation Complex — $35 — Participate in a spirited 5K and a free Mini March for kids featuring fun swag.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Class

1 PM — Wright Cycle Estates — $60 — Learn essential life-saving skills for healthcare providers with certification included.